Episode Details

Breathing is more than the diaphragm — fascia, movement, and the whole body collaborate in every breath you take.

In this episode of the Myofascial Magic in Action Podcast, Joanne Avison and Paul Thornley explore the deeper story of breathing. Is the diaphragm really the primary muscle of breath, or is it part of a much larger system involving fascia, ribs, viscera, feet, and movement itself?

Together we look at:

• Why breathing is both instinctive and influenced by environment
• The diaphragm as fascia-infused architecture, not just muscle
• Dissection insights that challenge common breathing myths
• The role of the psoas, ribcage, and pericardium in breath
• How rotation, walking, and subtle micro-movements influence breathing
• Trauma, breath holding, and the memory stored in tissue
• Why receiving the breath can shift body, mind, and wellbeing
  
  

Breath shapes more than oxygen exchange — it informs posture, relaxation, performance, and even emotional resilience. This conversation invites you to rethink the diaphragm, rediscover your breath, and experience how fascia and movement make breathing a whole-body process.

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Podcast produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman